Hold on to your hats!
Join students and community members for a delightful evening of fine food and quality musical entertainment! Start the evening with a delicious meal catered by our professional guest chef and served by North Crawford students. NCHS band members and community musicians will entertain diners prior to the main event. Following the meal, the MadHatters will deliver a rousing concert of their favorite selections. Watch our very own students shine alongside this unique a capella group as they join together for a custom routine!
Support for Performing Arts
This dinner-theatre showcase performance will support performing arts programs at North Crawford: reducing trip fees, supporting facility improvements, offsetting production costs, and much more. We know the powerful impact our performing arts programs have on student success, and we know our community wants to see these programs thrive.
About the MadHatters
Founded in 1997, The MadHatters are the oldest a cappella group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Easily identified by their trademark red jackets, the 'Hatters entertain audiences all across the Midwest with their goofy antics, dashing looks, and musical talent. These boys have reached incredible heights, with previous iterations of the group performing at distinguished venues like the White House for former President Barack Obama, the state capitol for Governor Tony Evers, Camp Randall for UW commencement ceremonies, and even Lambeau Field for the Green Bay Packers!
Dinner Menu
Enjoy a delicious Italian-themed pasta dinner prior to the show! Our custom-made menu includes savory family favorites that are sure to please:
– Nonna's Classic Marinara– rigatoni pasta with crushed tomato marinara, garlic, and basil, topped with aged parmesan
– Creamy Tuscan Alfredo– cavatappi pasta with four-cheese alfredo sauce, fresh tomato, and spinach
– A gluten-free pasta option will be available
– Freshly Tossed Green Salad– with roma tomato, persian cucumber, buttery croutons and your choice of dressing
– Oven-roasted meatballs
– Cheesy garlic bread
– Coffee, tea, lemonade, and water
– A selection of delicious homemade desserts will be available during intermission
*Menu is subject to change without notice.
Event Details
-Event date: April 11, 2026
-Meal begins at 5 PM
-Show begins at 7 PM
-Tickets can be purchased at ncplayhouse.ludus.com
-We expect that this performance will be popular.
-Dinner tickets are limited in quantity; order early!
-Ticket prices will increase by $2 on the day of the performance
-Patrons will select an arrival time in Ludus so we can avoid crowding
-Groups of 10 or more may contact the Playhouse for group rates
-This performance is expected to last approximately 95 minutes, including a brief intermission
Allergen Advisory:
To accommodate a severe allergy, we respectfully ask that patrons refrain from wearing patchouli oil or patchouli-based fragrances within 48 hours of attending this performance and to wear freshly-laundered clothing if you have been exposed to patchouli-based fragrances. Thank you for your kind attention to this notice, as it severely impacts our affected team member.
